Health Care Issues category: 1336 books

Prozac, Xanax, Halcion, Haldol, Lithium. These psychiatric drugs--and dozens of other short-term "solutions"--are being prescribed by doctors across the country as a quick antidote to depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other psychiatric problems. But at what cost? In...

Working hard is what I believe it to be. It gives you a sense of security, pride and dignity, self-worthiness; it makes you feel worthwhile. A job…though pays minimum wage, gives you a certain level of gratification, confidence, a source of income. Sometimes we don’t appreciate having a job until...

What do people with diabetes do when something goes wrong? Many turn to Diabetes 911 for answers. It is the only book available that specifically addresses everything readers might ask, from everyday emergencies to what to do in case of a natural disaster. The first part of the book walks the reader...

Are you at risk from diabetes? do you have a family history of diabetes? are you pre-diabetic? Do you know someone with diabetes, a family member, a friend, a co-worker? In this book I will give you advice and the basic information you need to know to reduce your risk of developing diabetes and the...

"DASH" stands for "Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension," The DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) was created to assist in lowering blood pressure. It can also prevent high blood pressure where people are susceptible to the condition. HIGH BLOOD...

The book that carers have been waiting for... There are currently an estimated 50 million people worldwide living with dementia. It is anticipated by Alzheimer's Disease International that this number will almost double every 20 years, reaching 74.7 million in 2030 and 131.50 million in 2050. International...

**Entertaining, sad, funny, thought-provoking, this is a novel based on the life of an exceptional man, who happened to be intellectually handicapped.**Inspired by the life of the author's intellectually handicapped brother, Ronald Downes, this novel is written in Ronnie's voice as he talks about...

It is well-known that arthritis sufferers can have a poor quality of life because of all the pain they endure and how hard their life is at the onset of arthritis. Actually, poor quality of life is usually comprised of experiencing disability, an inability to do things that you used to, and being...

There are ways of improve your eye sight naturally, this book is about prevent of the eyes from all problems

The eyelids protect the eye, but they also can be prone to problems. Because the eyelids protect the eye they are in the first line of defense of the eye Bacterial and viral infections Eyelids can breed bacterial and viral activity particularly where there is sweat, rubbing or poor hygiene. Examples...

Eighty million Americans suffer from venous problems. The bad news is that vein disease is progressive, so even if it is mild and simply unattractive, it could progress to severe. The good news is that treatment is available and preventative measures may help stop the progression. As a nurse...

The carotid artery is the large artery whose pulse can be felt on both sides of the neck under the jaw. On the right side it starts from the brachiocephalic trunk (a branch of the aorta) as the common carotid artery, and on the left side the common carotid artery comes directly off the aortic arch....

A healthy heart is important for people of all ages, and with a little time and attention, you too can work toward developing a healthy lifestyle that will help you to avoid the onset of heart disease. Considering that heart disease is the leading cause of death.   Here are 101 tips for a healthy lifestyle that can protect you from the silent killer:

There are many books available about heart attacks, but this is the first “how to” book on heart attacks to help you specifically with your finances. It will show you how to make more money and spend less money. This book will help guide you through the financial maze created by your heart attack....